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Genomic tool can help measure resilience in Merino sheep

Genomic tool can help measure resilience in Merino sheep
Phys.org Thursday 02 July 2026, 14:20 UTC 1 min read
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A new resilience test for merino sheep is using hereditary markers to help producers identify which animals are better able to cope with stressors in their environment.

A new resilience test for merino sheep is using hereditary markers to help producers identify which animals are better able to cope with stressors in their environment.
Merino (ORG)
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